Copperopolis, CA Climate


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The climate in Copperopolis, CA is typically warm and dry in the summertime, with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter temperatures can dip into the upper-30s and low-40s, and precipitation is fairly low year round, usually between one and three inches per month. Snowfall is usually light and sporadic during the winter season. The sun shines almost every day in Copperopolis, creating a perfect setting for outdoor activities like hiking or visiting nearby lakes or reservoirs.

Copperopolis, California gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Copperopolis averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 261 sunny days per year in Copperopolis. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Copperopolis gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 96 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Copperopolis is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.9 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Copperopolis, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateCopperopolis, CaliforniaUnited States
  28.5 in.38.1 in.
  0.2 in.27.8 in.
  70.4 days106.2 days
  261 days205 days
  95.8°85.8°
  36.5°21.7°
  87
  5.34.3
  994 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Copperopolis with an average high temperature of 95.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Copperopolis, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Copperopolis are October, May and April.
In Copperopolis, there are 85.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Copperopolis with an average of 36.5°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Copperopolis, there are 23.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Copperopolis, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity is low in Copperopolis, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
January is the wettest month in Copperopolis with 5.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.5 inches in Copperopolis means that it is wetter than most places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Copperopolis with 11.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 70.4 rainy days annually in Copperopolis, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in Copperopolis means that it is snowier than most places in California. March is the snowiest month in Copperopolis with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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My wife and I along with our 4 children have lived in Copperopolis since 1996...And we absolutely love it here! Very low crime, good weather, there are a couple of very  More

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